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Community & Social Services

Connects you to non-emergency community and social services and government supports in your area in many languages 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.

Buddy Check Program (Veterans)

A veteran-led peer-support initiative where Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP Veterans connect over casual meet-ups to share experiences, strengthen mental wellness, and build camaraderie through regular check-ins.

City of London's Stop Tolerhating Directory

List of peer support services and crisis hotlines for diverse communities facing discrimination, along with resources for reporting hate crimes through the Canadian Anti-racism Network and London Police Service Hate Crimes Unit.

Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)

Supports youth with complex needs by helping families coordinate multiple services, streamline referrals, and access programs across mental health, developmental, and social services in Southwestern Ontario.

Elgin Community Support Services Network

Offers mental health related support for adults and seniors, including peer groups, social engagement programs, and resources to promote emotional well-being and resilience.

Naloxone Kits and Training

Get a free naloxone kit if you’re at risk of opioid overdose or know someone who is. Kits are available at multiple pharmacies and community-based organizations in Elgin County. Contact Southwestern Public Health for training.

Southwestern Public Health's Needle Exchange

Provides free access to clean injection/inhalation supplies and disposal.

Southwestern Public Health’s Needle Exchange & Harm Reduction Program

Provides free, private access to clean injection and inhalation supplies (needles, syringes, cookers, filters, safer inhalation kits, condoms, etc.), blood-borne infection testing, safe disposal of used supplies, and mobile outreach delivery in Elgin, Oxford and surrounding areas.

St. Thomas Seniors' Centre

Offers programs, social activities, and support services to promote wellness and community engagement for older adults in St. Thomas.

The Annex

A free, compassionate service offering addiction support groups, counselling, peer support, and referrals for mental-health, medical, dental, legal, financial and housing assistance.

The Nameless Harm Reduction Outreach Services

Provides low-barrier, non-judgmental support to people who use substances, offering harm reduction supplies, education, outreach, and connections to health and social services to promote safety and wellbeing.

Veteran Peer-to-Peer Support Programs

Veteran peer-to-peer support programs encourage Veterans and their families to connect with others in their community in a supportive environment.

VON Middlesex-Elgin's Volunteer Visiting Program

A free service that matches volunteers with older adults or adults with disabilities who live alone, providing companionship through regular in-home visits or outings, helping reduce isolation and enhance quality of life.

WECHC's Systems Navigator

Helps people in West Lorne and Dutton-Dunwich understand and access health, social, and community services including referrals to home care, mental health counseling, social agencies, and help applying for benefits like Ontario Disability or EI.